Job description:
Job Title: Dispatcher - US Logistics (Dry Vans & Reefers)
Company: American Smart Trucking
Location: Dehradun, India
Salary: ₹45,000 - ₹50,000 per month
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, and dispatch loads for dry vans and reefer trucks:
- Monitor temperature-sensitive reefer loads to ensure compliance and cargo safety
- Track trucks and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries
- Communicate effectively with drivers regarding routes, delays, and load requirements
- Source loads using load boards like DAT and Truckstop
- Negotiate competitive rates with brokers and maintain long-term relationships
- Ensure compliance with US DOT regulations, including HOS rules
- Handle issues such as delays, breakdowns, or load reassignments promptly
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, temperature logs (for reefers), and driver activity
- Optimize routes to reduce empty miles and improve profitability
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Dispatcher in US trucking (mandatory)
- Hands-on experience managing dry van and reefer operations:
- Good understanding of temperature-controlled freight requirements
- Strong knowledge of US freight market, routes, and dispatch processes
- Experience with load boards (DAT, Truckstop, etc.)
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to work night shifts (US time zones)
- Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities
- Basic knowledge of compliance, routing, and HOS regulations
- Proficiency in MS Excel and dispatch software
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling multiple trucks simultaneously
- Familiarity with TMS (Transportation Management Systems)
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Perks
- Competitive salary (₹45,000 - ₹50,000 per month)
- Career growth in international logistics operations
- Supportive and performance-driven work environment
Advantages:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off